August Ricard De Montferrand Collection

Church of St Isaac, St Petersburg, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Church of St Isaac, St Petersburg, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Monument to the Glorious Memory of Emperor Nicholas I, 1855-1900. Creator: C. Schultz
Monument to the Glorious Memory of Emperor Nicholas I, 1855-1900

The Column Alexander, St. Peterssburg, c1900

St Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 1840s. Artist: Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois
St Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 1840s. Built between 1818 and 1858, St Isaacs Cathedral was the largest cathedral in Russia when it was completed

The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Artist: August Ricard de Montferrand
The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Montferrand, Auguste, de (1786-1858). State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. The cathedral was designed by Agustin de Betancourt and Auguste de Montferrand in Empire style

Minins Tomb in the Saviour Cathedral in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, 1896. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
Minins Tomb in the Saviour Cathedral in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, 1896. The cathedral was designed by Agustin de Betancourt and Auguste de Montferrand in Empire style

St. Isaacs Cathedral, Leningrad, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
St. Isaacs Cathedral, Leningrad, c1960s. Russian Orthodox neoclassical exterior of cathedral on St Isaacs Square, ordered by Tsar Alexander I

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August Ricard de Montferrand was a renowned French architect who left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Russia. His most iconic masterpiece, The Column Alexander, stands tall in St. Petersburg, serving as a symbol of Russian victory and resilience. Montferrand's genius is also evident in his design of St. Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, which exude grandeur and elegance from every angle. With its intricate details and majestic presence, this cathedral remains one of the city's most treasured landmarks. The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter Palace showcases Montferrand's ability to create spaces that are both opulent and harmonious. This hall served as a testament to Peter the Great's legacy while captivating visitors with its regal atmosphere. Moving beyond St. Petersburg, Montferrand's talent extended to Nizhny Novgorod where he designed The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral). This magnificent structure became a spiritual haven for locals and tourists alike, thanks to Maxim Dmitriev's artistic touch capturing its beauty. Within The Saviour Cathedral lies Minins Tomb - an exquisite work by Maxim Dmitriev paying homage to Kuzma Minin, a national hero who played a pivotal role in defending Russia against foreign invaders. Though time has passed since their creation, CM Dixon skillfully captured the timeless allure of St. Isaacs Cathedral in Leningrad during the 1960s. Its splendor continues to captivate all those who lay eyes upon it. Fast forward to 2011 when Sheldon Marshall meticulously crafted models showcasing various aspects of St Isaacs Cathedral - from its exterior facade to its awe-inspiring interior dome ceiling adorned with intricate designs that seem almost heavenly. Marshall also immortalized other elements within the cathedral such as its mesmerizing ceiling artwork and Iconostasis - an ornate screen separating worshippers from sacred areas.